Why didn't anyone ever tell me that raising kids is not all it is cracked up to be...I think that I have had one of the most challenging weeks yet. I love my kids to death don't get me wrong but I really wanted to just run away from life this last week. All of you that don't have kids in school you just wait... trying to deal with the different personalities of the teachers and their teaching styles is enuf to drive me to drink....I don't think it would be so bad if I just had one in school to break me in but with the both of them I just want to scream!!! My Mom has been such a support to me with all the encouragement that everything will all work out. I got a call tonight from a really good friend that well just made me feel LOVED. Even though I didn't get to talk to her, I just got to listen the message she left and let me say that I just started to cry. Even now several hours later every time I think about what she said I still am tearing up.
Here is my challenge to anyone that my find themselves reading this...If you ever get that feeling that you should check on someone, don't delay you just never know what a difference it can make in someones day!!!
4 years ago
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Words of Wisdom Deidre! We all have weeks like yours and though they are hard to get through, we always do and somehow we are, sometimes, stronger for having endured them.
I hope your week has gotten better!
I hope that things start to brighten up a little! Good luck and keep plodding! Also, I don't really think drinking would help, but if you try and it does, let me know!!!! I do know a good Dr. Pepper helps a lot on those hard days!!
Well, you know where to get a drink if you want one. ;)
My former secretary at work was a stay at home mom with her boys, and she told me over and over again that things got much worse while her boys were in school and that's when they needed her more than any other time in their lives. So, I don't know how supportive that is, but it's intended to be! Your kids need you now to be their best listener and to provide them guidance, and I know you're doing that.
I hope you are having a better week!
I have those bad weeks too. We just have to hang in there and take a deep breath. Trying to get the kids just through sacrament meeting is enough to drive me to drink. At least summer is on the way and that makes me feel better.
Hopefully a lunch with the girls will help:) It is all about the love and friends and it's good to just check in every once in a while. I'm not good at that and I never though of it to be that way, I always think I'm bothering someone so thanks for letting me know its okay to bother people and let them know I'm thinking about them. Thanks for the message.
Hey, Dee, I really have to say that I understand what you are saying with the school/teacher stuff. We have gone through some hard stuff with Dillon this year. It does seem like there are weeks when nothing seems to go right at all. Thank heavens we have friends and family, and most especially the Lord to help us through those times. I love being able to keep up with you guys through your blog.
Love,Steph
Oh do I hear ya, Deidre!! It is SO challenging to be a mom--esp. of energetic boys! I think it's safe to say that we've ALL been there and can completely empathize with each other. I cannot WAIT til it gets warmer and we can all come out of our holes and socialize again! It really does help to chat with other adults--keeps our minds alive!
Ditto to all your words. I've had those days too. Just remember you have the best therapy- free flights- take advantage of them. I'll watch the boys for a night.
We need to get our boys together, let them play and you and I just chat. Before we know it - Monson and Mason will be calling for play dates.
Hey Danette.. I was so excited to see that you commented on Stacy's page. Feel free to say anything you want on my page to keep intouch with all the girls
I am getting good at this comment stuff! I hear what you are saying about the kids and school. You probably hear my lectures in the morning to Mady. Hang in there! Summer will be here soon. I am thinking that another girl's day is needed...quick!
Are you alive? Update your blog so we know you are.
By the way, your son told me like 100 times on Sunday that Let's Go Fishing is his favorite game. Too cute. Maybe I'll have to have him over to play it with me.
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